Office volunteer

The Organisation 

LinkAble is a charity in Woking that supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live. Each year, LinkAble supports over 300 individuals and their families through weekly groups, holiday schemes, and days out in the local community. We provide children, young people and adults access to a wide range of activities and opportunities that develop skills, confidence, and lasting friendships. 

 Aims of the Role 

To support the running of our busy office, helping increase our efficiency and adding valuable extra resource to enhance our services. Office hours are 9-5pm weekdays, and we require a minimum commitment for one regular day a week.  

Key Tasks 

• Answer telephone calls from parents and respond to general enquiries. 

• Welcoming visitors and ensuring sign in processes are followed. 

• Supporting the team with particular projects such as creating documents or spreadsheets or researching venues to hire. 

• Database management and data entry. 

• General office admin such as printing, photocopying, filing paperwork and shredding. 

• Specialist projects relating to volunteer’s skills and experience e.g., IT projects, fundraising.

Benefits to you 

• Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team. 

• Gain skills in areas that interest you and progress you in your chosen career. 

• Reference provided for all volunteers who have been in post for six months. 

• Satisfaction from knowing you are supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives. 

• Paid DBS check, induction and training. 

• Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy. 

What skills do I need?

Required Skills 

• Confident in using Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint). 

• Personable manner with good verbal and written communication skills. 

• Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures.